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Gravel2Gavel Construction Law Blog

Covers construction law, government contracts, infrastructure and public-private partnerships. By Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.

http://www.gravel2gavel.com/

Apr 25
Important Environmental Insurance Ruling Issued In Protracted Insurance-Coverage Dispute

Important Environmental Insurance Ruling Issued In Protracted Insurance-Coverage Dispute

The latest ruling in the long-running environmental insurance case, Olin Corporation v. Lamorak Ins. Co., was released on April 18, 2018, by Judge Rakoff of the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of New York. Judge Rakoff…
Apr 25
Alleged Government Inaction Did Not Amount to Inverse Condemnation and a Compensable Taking

Alleged Government Inaction Did Not Amount to Inverse Condemnation and a Compensable Taking

On April 20, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided the case of St. Bernard Parish Government, et al., v. U.S., reversing a decision by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. The Court of Claims had found that a Constitutional…
Apr 20
High Times for Affordable Housing?

High Times for Affordable Housing?

As noted in a prior post, the affordable housing industry is struggling to make ends meet after equity pricing took a dive in response to the decreased corporate tax rate under President Trump’s tax reform plan. While some reprieve was…

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California Construction Law Blog

Construction law news and information from the Golden State. By Garret Murai.

http://calconstructionlawblog.com

Apr 24
Failure to Consider Safety Element in Design Does Not Preclude Public Entity’s Discretionary Authority Under Design Immunity Defense

Failure to Consider Safety Element in Design Does Not Preclude Public Entity’s Discretionary Authority Under Design Immunity Defense

In Rodriguez v. Department of Transportation, Case No. F074027 (March 27, 2018), the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District considered the following mind-twister: Can you…
Mar 27
CSLB Word of the Day – “Fenestration”

CSLB Word of the Day – “Fenestration”

From our well-read friends at the California Contractors State License Board . . . March 21,…
Mar 21
In a Win for Property Owners California Court Expands and Clarifies Privette Doctrine

In a Win for Property Owners California Court Expands and Clarifies Privette Doctrine

We’ve written before about the Privette doctrine, which generally holds that a higher-tiered party is not liable for injuries sustained by employees of a lower-tiered party…

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Construction Law Musings

Thoughts on the construction law landscape. By Christopher G. Hill.

http://constructionlawva.com

Apr 17
Second Consecutive Election to Super Lawyers! Thanks!

Second Consecutive Election to Super Lawyers! Thanks!

I am always appreciative and humbled to join the great lawyers who populate lists such as Legal Elite and Super Lawyers. Needless to say I am even more thankful when I get elected to a great list like the Virginia Super Lawyers this year in…
Mar 26
Virginia General Assembly Helps Construction Contractor

Virginia General Assembly Helps Construction Contractor

Originally posted 2017-03-13 12:04:26. As reported last week at the Virginia Real Estate, Land Use and Construction Law Blog (authored by my good friend Tim Hughes (@timrhughes)), the Virginia General Assembly has passed an amendment to the…
Mar 26
Some Construction Nuggets to Consider

Some Construction Nuggets to Consider

Originally posted 2012-02-24 09:00:08. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome a good friend, Brett Marston. Brett is the head of the construction law practice group at Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore in Roanoke,…

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Construction Law Blog

Covers construction litigation and legislation in Washington, Alaska and Oregon. By Ahlers & Cressman PLLC.

http://www.ac-lawyers.com/news

Dec 7
Five "Boilerplate" Terms to Negotiate in Your Next Subcontract - Part II

Five "Boilerplate" Terms to Negotiate in Your Next Subcontract - Part II

As was stated in Part I of this article, whether you negotiate your own subcontracts or rely on your lawyer to do the heavy lifting at contract time, a savvy subcontractor should understand the basic purpose of common subcontract…
Nov 3
Five "Boilerplate" Terms to Negotiate in Your Next Subcontract

Five "Boilerplate" Terms to Negotiate in Your Next Subcontract

Whether you negotiate your own subcontracts or rely on your lawyer to do the heavy lifting at contract time, a savvy subcontractor should understand the basic purpose of common subcontract provisions, and be prepared to negotiate for fair and…
Oct 20
Increases to Washington’s Minimum Wage

Increases to Washington’s Minimum Wage

As part of Washington’s Initiative 1433, approved by voters in November 2016, Washington’s minimum wage will be increased to $13.50 by January 1, 2020. At the time the initiative was approved, Washington’s minimum wage…

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Msquire's Musings

Covers the analysis and management of legal risks for entrepreneurs, small businesses, community associations (homeowners associations) and other non-profit organizations. By Linda E. Cummings.

http://msquire.wordpress.com

Dec 28
The Humor in Parenting a Child With Special Need

The Humor in Parenting a Child With Special Need

If you are the parent of a child with special needs engaged in the never ending struggle to advocate for your child’s right to an education, the term “special ed” does not tend to bring a smile to your face. Indeed, the idea that…
Dec 28
The Humor in Parenting a Child With Special Need

The Humor in Parenting a Child With Special Need

If you are the parent of a child with special needs engaged in the never ending struggle to advocate for your child’s right to an education, the term “special ed” does not tend to bring a smile to your face. …
Oct 13
On Big Gifts in Small Package

On Big Gifts in Small Package

I struggled a bit for a title for this post, and I’m still not sure I got it right (but I’m thinking there might not be a “right” title for this one). Anyway . . . . Despite my best efforts to “catch up” on Columbus Day, this…

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Construction Law Canada

Covers recent developments in construction law in Canada. By Thomas G. Heintzman.

http://www.constructionlawcanada.com/

Apr 26
Supreme Court Finds Contractor Has A Duty To Tell Sub-Subcontractors About The Existence Of A Payment Bond

Supreme Court Finds Contractor Has A Duty To Tell Sub-Subcontractors About The Existence Of A Payment Bond

In a much anticipated decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has recently held that a contractor which is a trustee under a payment bond has an obligation to advise sub-contractors of the existence of the bond applicable to the project. In…
Apr 5
One Arbitration Under Two Separate Arbitration Agreements Held To Be Invalid

One Arbitration Under Two Separate Arbitration Agreements Held To Be Invalid

In A v B, [2017] EWHC 3417 (Comm), the High Court of Justice of England and Wales has recently held that an arbitrator in an arbitration commenced by a single request to arbitrate did not have jurisdiction to decide disputes under multiple…
Mar 17
The Ontario Construction Act: What Does It Mean, Especially Regarding Paid When Paid Clauses?

The Ontario Construction Act: What Does It Mean, Especially Regarding Paid When Paid Clauses?

The Ontario Construction Lien Act, 2017 was given Royal Assent on December 12, 2017 as S.O. 2017 C.24. This statue changes the name of the Ontario Construction Lien Act to the Construction Act (which I will refer to as the new Act) and…

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Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer…

Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers construction, foreclosure, real estate and property law. By Pulgini & Norton, LLP Attorneys at Law.

http://www.massachusettsrealestatelawyer-blog.com/

Apr 25
Massachusetts Homeowners Oppose Adjacent Subdivision Development with Undersized Lot

Massachusetts Homeowners Oppose Adjacent Subdivision Development with Undersized Lot

Changes in land use and the development of nearby property is often a cause of concern for residential homeowners. In an April 19, 2018 Massachusetts real estate case, the plaintiffs challenged a zoning board’s decision to grant a…
Apr 17
Massachusetts Court Concludes Town Abandoned Easement over Path on Homeowners’ Property

Massachusetts Court Concludes Town Abandoned Easement over Path on Homeowners’ Property

For many homeowners, an unexpected legal claim against their property is unsettling. A Massachusetts real estate attorney can explain the options available and represent homeowners in the proceedings. In an April 6, 2018 case,…
Apr 12
After Discovering Accurate Boundaries, Massachusetts Landowners Litigate Adverse Possession Claim

After Discovering Accurate Boundaries, Massachusetts Landowners Litigate Adverse Possession Claim

After a land survey revealed new information regarding the boundary line between two lots, two Massachusetts neighbors disagreed over how to handle ownership of that area. In an April 3, 2018 Massachusetts real estate case, the…

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K&L Gates Construction Law…

K&L Gates Construction Law Blog

Covers legal issues, news, and regulations relating to the construction industry. By K&L Gates.

http://www.klconstructionlawblog.com/

Apr 25
A New (Sort of) Class Action in Protection of European Consumer

A New (Sort of) Class Action in Protection of European Consumer

By Ignasi Guardans Background The European Commission (“Commission”) presented this initiative in the context of a proposed revision of the EU framework on consumer protection. The “Package” (as the name goes when…
Apr 5
In Site – Spring 2018 Edition

In Site – Spring 2018 Edition

By Kevin Greene, Inga K. Hall, Nicola J. Ellis, Camilla de Moraes, and Sarah A. Drinkwater, K&L Gates, London Welcome to the Spring edition of “In Site”. This edition provides an update on the new 2017 FIDIC suite of…
Mar 16
Sub-clause 20.1 of the FIDIC Under Polish Law – Is It an Enforceable Time Bar?

Sub-clause 20.1 of the FIDIC Under Polish Law – Is It an Enforceable Time Bar?

By Dominika Jędrzejczyk Whether the lapse of the 28-day notification period under sub-clause 20.1 of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Red and Yellow Books renders the contractor’s claim time-barred…

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Infra Insight Blog

Covers infrastructure news, policy and industry developments. By Nossaman LLP.

http://www.infrainsightblog.com

Apr 24
Senator Highlights Concerns Regarding Freight Train Interference of Amtrak Passenger Train

Senator Highlights Concerns Regarding Freight Train Interference of Amtrak Passenger Train

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation (“Commerce Committee”) recently held a nomination hearing to fill two vacancies on the Surface Transportation Board (“STB”), the economic regulator…
Apr 14
Commercial Close Achieved for the Automated People Mover (APM) Project at LAX

Commercial Close Achieved for the Automated People Mover (APM) Project at LAX

The Automated People Mover (APM) train system project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) reached a remarkable milestone this week with Los Angeles City Council’s unanimous approval of a $4.9 billion agreement with LAX…
Mar 15
Northern Lights Express Proposed Passenger Rail Service Receives Federal Environmental Approval

Northern Lights Express Proposed Passenger Rail Service Receives Federal Environmental Approval

The Northern Lights Express intercity rail proposal, connecting Minneapolis and Duluth, Minnesota with a stop in Superior, Wisconsin, advanced forward following a Finding of No Significant Impact (“FONSI”) from the Federal…

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The Lien Zone Construction Law…

The Lien Zone Construction Law Blog

The Lien Zone is a construction law blog for Florida contractors. It includes forms, infographics, videos and articles.

http://www.thelienzone.com

Apr 24
Multiparty Checks In Construction

Multiparty Checks In Construction

If a check is directed as payable to two or more payees whose names are separated on the payee line by a diagonal slash, or virgule symbol (as in the form of “John Smith/Bob the Builder, Inc.”) they are considered to be payable in…
Apr 17
Who Owns Those Construction Drawings?

Who Owns Those Construction Drawings?

You might assume that an owner who pays for a set of plans has the exclusive rights to those drawings or blueprints. But in fact, there may be exceptions. Look at the language surrounding the actual request for the drawings. …
Apr 10
Are You Really Going to Cash That Check Marked “Paid in Full”?

Are You Really Going to Cash That Check Marked “Paid in Full”?

You are busy building an addition for a customer. You submit some change orders but the owner disputes your claim for extras. You explain that the scope of the contracted work was changed but the owner just isn’t seeing it your way. You…

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Florida Construction Law News

Covers Florida construction law legislation, case law, trends and issues. By Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.

http://floridaconstructionupdate.com/

Apr 24
The Importance of the Subcontractor Exception to the “Your Work” Exclusion

The Importance of the Subcontractor Exception to the “Your Work” Exclusion

Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies typically include a “your work” exclusion, excluding coverage for “’property damage’ to ‘your work’ arising out of it or any part of it and included in the…
Jan 24
Construction Trial Succe

Construction Trial Succe

We are pleased to congratulate Dan Levin and George Truitt on a very successful verdict in a three (3) week construction defect jury trial in Miami. The Plaintiff, a luxury high rise condominium association in the Williams Island section of…
Dec 15
Altman Contractors, Inc. v. Crum & Forster Specialty Ins. Co.

Altman Contractors, Inc. v. Crum & Forster Specialty Ins. Co.

The Florida Supreme Court issued its opinion in Altman Contractors, Inc. v. Crum & Forster Specialty Ins. Co., Case No., SC16-1420, which answered the following certified question from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh…

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Green Building Law Update

Covers green building trends and regulations for the construction, design and insurance industries. By Chris Cheatham.

http://www.greenbuildinglawupdate.com/

Apr 22
The Last Straw for a Rational Environmental Policy?

The Last Straw for a Rational Environmental Policy?

In the wake of the 48th anniversary of Earth Day yesterday, among the hottest environmental issues of the day appears to be criminalizing the plastic drinking straw. The import of the “war on drinking straws” must be true because…
Apr 15
Green Globes 01-201X about to be Green Lighted

Green Globes 01-201X about to be Green Lighted

There is an electric charge running through the green building industrial complex with the announcement last week that “Green Building Initiative Launches New Green Globes Pilot Program.” And while the breadth of the pilots among…
Apr 8
Locals Laws Stop the Setting Sun on Solar Installation

Locals Laws Stop the Setting Sun on Solar Installation

Two bills pending in the Montgomery County Council aim to increase the use of renewable energy in the suburban Maryland County. At a time when the number of households installing solar panels on their roofs declined last year, the first…

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Florida Construction Legal Updates

Covers Florida construction law and government contracting. By David Adelstein.

http://www.floridaconstructionlegalupdates.com

Apr 22
THERE ARE TIMES AN EQUITABLE SUBROGATION CLAIM IS THE MOST PRACTICAL RECOURSE FOR REIMBURSEMENT

THERE ARE TIMES AN EQUITABLE SUBROGATION CLAIM IS THE MOST PRACTICAL RECOURSE FOR REIMBURSEMENT

Equitable subrogation is a claim that can be pursued when a party (referred to as the subrogee) pays for damages to protect its interest–perhaps to mitigate its own exposure–seeks reimbursement from another party primarily liable…
Apr 14
SUING A PUBLIC ENTITY FOR NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION …NOT SO FAST

SUING A PUBLIC ENTITY FOR NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION …NOT SO FAST

Suing a public entity for negligent misrepresentation…let’s just say, is not that easy. Not that easy at all! Putting aside the doctrine of sovereign immunity (the doctrine that the king can do no wrong), a…
Apr 9
REPAIRING ONE’S OWN WORK AND THE ONE YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS TO SUE A MILLER ACT PAYMENT BOND

REPAIRING ONE’S OWN WORK AND THE ONE YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS TO SUE A MILLER ACT PAYMENT BOND

When it comes to Miller Act payment bond claims, repairing one’s own work does NOT extend the one year statute of limitations to file suit on a Miler Act payment bond. Belonger Corp., Inc. v. BW Contracting Services, Inc., 2018…

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Guelph Employment Law Blog

Discusses labour and employment issues such as termination, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, severance, notice, and non-competes.

http://petermcsherry.ca/blog/

Apr 20
Contracting Out of Wrongful Dismissal Award

Contracting Out of Wrongful Dismissal Award

It is clear that an employment contract can be used by a company to “contract-out” of the common law, or judge made law, legal rights of an employee on termination of employment. The Employment Standards Act There is a fundamental…
Apr 13
Dependent Contractor

Dependent Contractor

In our most recent post, the issue of a principal-contractor agreement was reviewed. This week we discuss how it is possible to create a fair and binding agreement by which a person is hired as a contractor and not an employee. Often…
Apr 6
Independent Contractor or Employee?

Independent Contractor or Employee?

If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck and looks like a duck, chances are it’s a duck. While not the law, these words do set out a fundamental legal concept. An employer cannot simply call an employee an independent contractor and…

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Florida Construction Law Group…

Florida Construction Law Group Blog

By the Law Office of Ray Garcia, P.A.

http://floridaconstructionlawgroup.com/fclg-blog/

Apr 20
Know the Difference Between an Independent Contractor and an Employee

Know the Difference Between an Independent Contractor and an Employee

For most construction companies, it is necessary to have a combination of full-time employees and independent contractors to complete specific jobs. Each of these two types of workers will be able to fulfill different types of roles so that…
Mar 20
Construction Law: 4 Tips to Avoid A Lawsuit

Construction Law: 4 Tips to Avoid A Lawsuit

As a construction company or general contractor, virtually all new jobs start out on a positive note for all parties involved. Over the course of the job, however, things can deteriorate and result in some major issues. Even when both parties…
Feb 20
4 Situations in Which a Construction Loan Can Be Foreclosed

4 Situations in Which a Construction Loan Can Be Foreclosed

When a home or other building is being built or renovated, there will typically be a loan involved to fund the project. Just like with a traditional mortgage, if the parties involved fail to make their payment as agreed, the property can…

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Florida Construction Law Group…

Florida Construction Law Group Blog

Covers foreclosures and construction defects.

http://floridaconstructionlawgroup.com/fclg-blog/

Apr 20
Know the Difference Between an Independent Contractor and an Employee

Know the Difference Between an Independent Contractor and an Employee

For most construction companies, it is necessary to have a combination of full-time employees and independent contractors to complete specific jobs. Each of these two types of workers will be able to fulfill different types of roles so that…
Mar 20
Construction Law: 4 Tips to Avoid A Lawsuit

Construction Law: 4 Tips to Avoid A Lawsuit

As a construction company or general contractor, virtually all new jobs start out on a positive note for all parties involved. Over the course of the job, however, things can deteriorate and result in some major issues. Even when both parties…
Feb 20
4 Situations in Which a Construction Loan Can Be Foreclosed

4 Situations in Which a Construction Loan Can Be Foreclosed

When a home or other building is being built or renovated, there will typically be a loan involved to fund the project. Just like with a traditional mortgage, if the parties involved fail to make their payment as agreed, the property can…

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Focuses on including international arbitration, real estate investment and land development, financing, foreign investment and tax, Miami’s new zoning code (Miami 21), public-private partnerships, hospitality, and construction in Miami, Florida. By Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP.

http://www.newmiamiblog.com/

Apr 19
Expediting Bid Protest

Expediting Bid Protest

Last week, the Rand Corporation, which just completed an analysis of the federal bid-protest system, announced that one thing the federal government has been doing particularly well is resolving bid protests quickly–the majority within…
Apr 11
New Ordinance Proposed to Facilitate Mass Transit in South Florida

New Ordinance Proposed to Facilitate Mass Transit in South Florida

Regional mass-transit systems are often plagued by the permitting challenges associated with construction in multiple cities, each with its own priorities, regulations, and permitting processes. For example, the cost of the first leg of…
Mar 28
Real Estate Tax Help for Vertical Subdivision

Real Estate Tax Help for Vertical Subdivision

For many years we have sought to address the problems faced by mixed-use developments where different uses in a single structure are carved up into separate fee simple parcels. The main problem has been the inability to obtain separate tax…

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Construction Law in North Carolina

Discusses construction law issues in North Carolina. By Melissa Dewey Brumback.

http://constructionlawnc.com

Apr 19
Apologize for a design error? (law note)

Apologize for a design error? (law note)

Have you ever apologized to a client for a failure in your professional work? Is that a good idea, or one that will get you in trouble with your partners/ lawyers/ insurance carrier/ the Court? As always, the answer is “it…
Apr 10
Insight into the AIA changes from an insider (law note)

Insight into the AIA changes from an insider (law note)

After my series on the Top 10 Changes to the AIA 201, I heard from the Chair of the Task Group for the A201-2017, Arlen M. Solocheck. Arlen is also both an architect and in-house owner’s representative at Maricopa Community…
Apr 6
Bonus Post: Other Notable Changes to the A201 Construction Contract (law note)

Bonus Post: Other Notable Changes to the A201 Construction Contract (law note)

Following our deep-dive into the newest A201 changes, and as promised in yesterday’s Insurance changes post, here are a few bonus changes to the General Conditions of the Contract: If the Architect is terminated, the Owner must identify…

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Georgia Construction, Bond & Lien…

Georgia Construction, Bond & Lien Law Blog

Covers Georgia state law and information related to pending and recent changes to law affecting construction professionals. By Cobb Law Group.

http://cobblawgroup.net/blog

Apr 18
Construction Lawyers Learn the Business of Construction

Construction Lawyers Learn the Business of Construction

by Mark A. Cobb Every year, we attend on or more of the construction law seminars hosted by the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law. In January, Stephanie Dougherty and I attended the Forum’s session on laws…
Apr 9
Portal Web Para Nuestros Clientes Hispanohablante

Portal Web Para Nuestros Clientes Hispanohablante

By: Francisco R. García-Soroeta Nos place presentar, a toda la comunidad hispanohablante, nuestro nuevo portal web en español. En el Cobb Law Group siempre nos hemos esmerado para asistir a la comunidad extensa que vive…
Mar 16
South Georgia Construction Mediation & Arbitration Coming Soon

South Georgia Construction Mediation & Arbitration Coming Soon

The Cobb Law Group is pleased to announce that this summer, we will beginning offering mediation and arbitration in our offices located in Atlanta and in South Georgia. In fact, we are certain that we are the only state-wide construction law…

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Georgia Construction, Lien & Bond…

Georgia Construction, Lien & Bond Blog

Covers recent case law, changes in the statutory law, advice and practical tips on construction law including filing materialmen's liens, payment bond claims, Miller Act issues, construction contracting, and public works.

http://cobblawgroup.net/blog/

Apr 18
Construction Lawyers Learn the Business of Construction

Construction Lawyers Learn the Business of Construction

by Mark A. Cobb Every year, we attend on or more of the construction law seminars hosted by the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law. In January, Stephanie Dougherty and I attended the Forum’s session on laws…
Apr 9
Portal Web Para Nuestros Clientes Hispanohablante

Portal Web Para Nuestros Clientes Hispanohablante

By: Francisco R. García-Soroeta Nos place presentar, a toda la comunidad hispanohablante, nuestro nuevo portal web en español. En el Cobb Law Group siempre nos hemos esmerado para asistir a la comunidad extensa que vive…
Mar 16
South Georgia Construction Mediation & Arbitration Coming Soon

South Georgia Construction Mediation & Arbitration Coming Soon

The Cobb Law Group is pleased to announce that this summer, we will beginning offering mediation and arbitration in our offices located in Atlanta and in South Georgia. In fact, we are certain that we are the only state-wide construction law…

Rank this Week: 2667

Georgia Construction, Lien & Bond…

Georgia Construction, Lien & Bond Law

By Cobb Law Group.

http://cobblawgroup.net/blog/

Apr 18
Construction Lawyers Learn the Business of Construction

Construction Lawyers Learn the Business of Construction

by Mark A. Cobb Every year, we attend on or more of the construction law seminars hosted by the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law. In January, Stephanie Dougherty and I attended the Forum’s session on laws…
Apr 9
Portal Web Para Nuestros Clientes Hispanohablante

Portal Web Para Nuestros Clientes Hispanohablante

By: Francisco R. García-Soroeta Nos place presentar, a toda la comunidad hispanohablante, nuestro nuevo portal web en español. En el Cobb Law Group siempre nos hemos esmerado para asistir a la comunidad extensa que vive…
Mar 16
South Georgia Construction Mediation & Arbitration Coming Soon

South Georgia Construction Mediation & Arbitration Coming Soon

The Cobb Law Group is pleased to announce that this summer, we will beginning offering mediation and arbitration in our offices located in Atlanta and in South Georgia. In fact, we are certain that we are the only state-wide construction law…

Rank this Week: 1370

Colorado Construction Litigation

Covers construction litigation in Colorado. By Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC.

http://www.coloradoconstructionlitigation.com/

Apr 18
Scholarships Available for the 2018 CLM Claims College – School of Construction

Scholarships Available for the 2018 CLM Claims College – School of Construction

I am happy to have been asked to serve as an Executive Council member and instructor at this year's CLM Claims College – School of Construction, to be held at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront in Baltimore, Maryland on Wednesday,…
Mar 28
The Curious Case of the Three Year Statute of Limitations for Construction Earth Mover

The Curious Case of the Three Year Statute of Limitations for Construction Earth Mover

On March 6, 2018, Judge Edward Moss of Adams County issued a noteworthy, if bizarre, order concluding that construction excavators and earthmovers are uniquely subject to a three year statute of limitations. By way of background, in Colorado,…
Mar 27
Dave McLain to Speak at the MBA's Condominium Lending Workshop 2018

Dave McLain to Speak at the MBA's Condominium Lending Workshop 2018

I am honored to have been invited to speak at the Mortgage Bankers Association Condominium Lending Workshop 2018. I will be participating as a panelist on the Condo Defect Panel: The CO Perspective, along with Nate Santillanes, CRIS,…

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Florida Construction Law Blog

By Malka & Kravitz, P.A.

http://www.mkpalaw.com/blog

Apr 13
Lawsuits filed after Miami-Dade bridge collapse

Lawsuits filed after Miami-Dade bridge collapse

In the latest development of the Miami-Dade bridge collapse, the attorney for the parents of one student who attended Florida International University (FIU) filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Named defendants include multiple companies that…
Mar 30
Accused of construction defects? It can get costly

Accused of construction defects? It can get costly

It's important that construction company owners and builders understand that to the homeowner, they are the literal last line of defense against a defective end product. As such, they may face legal liabilities if a defect is discovered at...
Mar 16
Pedestrian bridge collapse causes probed

Pedestrian bridge collapse causes probed

Even before the dust had settled on the wreckage of the collapsed Florida International University (FIU) pedestrian bridge, fingers were being pointed at those who allegedly may have some responsibility in the disaster that has thus far…

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Accessibility Defense

Covers the defense of accessibility claims under the ADA and FHA. By Richard Hunt.

http://accessdefense.com

Apr 12
Credit Union victories in ADA website litigation – an opportunity for all defendants.

Credit Union victories in ADA website litigation – an opportunity for all defendants.

It seems that CUNA, the Credit Union National Association has beenslaying the dragon of serial website accessibility litigation.* In fact, the filing of a CUNA brief recently caused the plaintiff to just give up, dismissing the case…
Mar 29
Tooting our own horn – Hunt interviewed on the Facebook Fair Housing Lawsuit

Tooting our own horn – Hunt interviewed on the Facebook Fair Housing Lawsuit

On March 27 Richard was interviewed by the Morning Dose program on the CW network concerning the Facebook lawsuit about which we blogged yesterday. You can watch the story using this link: Facebook Being Sued for Alleged Discrimination…
Mar 28
Facebook and the Fair Housing Act – a new threat to every media outlet.

Facebook and the Fair Housing Act – a new threat to every media outlet.

Yesterday (March 27, 2018) the National Fair Housing Alliance and other fair housing groups sued Facebook for alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act.* The lawsuit seeks a sweeping expansion of the FHA by creating liability for…

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Florida Construction Industry Law…

Florida Construction Industry Law Blog

Covers topics specifically concerning the construction industry, procedural components of civil litigation, case law updates and legal issue analysis. By Jimerson & Cobb, P.A.

http://www.jimersoncobb.com/blog/category/florida-construction-industry/

Apr 11
Comfortably numb: What to consider when considering joining as an additional insured in a construction project

Comfortably numb: What to consider when considering joining as an additional insured in a construction project

Construction worksites are frequently dangerous, and nobody wants to be on the hook for a subcontractor’s unsafe practices. It is increasingly common for construction contracts to require subcontractors to name general contractors as…
Apr 9
Florida Contractor’s Duty to Maintain Business Record

Florida Contractor’s Duty to Maintain Business Record

Many Florida contractors and license holders have a general understanding of the requirements of Chapter 489, however there are some requirements that seem to be neglected. All too often, a contractor will “lose” or…
Apr 3
An article every land owner should read to avoid getting sideways with their contractor

An article every land owner should read to avoid getting sideways with their contractor

The last place land owners who have hired contractors want to end up is in court. Fortunately, most construction projects do not result in litigation. However, for the ones that do, it can be a costly and stressful ordeal. What follows are…

Rank this Week: 2207

Florida Construction Industry Law…

Florida Construction Industry Law Blog

Covers the construction industry, procedural components of civil litigation, case law updates and legal issue analysis. By Jimerson & Cobb.

http://www.jimersoncobb.com/blog/category/florida-construction-industry/

Apr 11
Comfortably numb: What to consider when considering joining as an additional insured in a construction project

Comfortably numb: What to consider when considering joining as an additional insured in a construction project

Construction worksites are frequently dangerous, and nobody wants to be on the hook for a subcontractor’s unsafe practices. It is increasingly common for construction contracts to require subcontractors to name general contractors as…
Apr 9
Florida Contractor’s Duty to Maintain Business Record

Florida Contractor’s Duty to Maintain Business Record

Many Florida contractors and license holders have a general understanding of the requirements of Chapter 489, however there are some requirements that seem to be neglected. All too often, a contractor will “lose” or…
Apr 3
An article every land owner should read to avoid getting sideways with their contractor

An article every land owner should read to avoid getting sideways with their contractor

The last place land owners who have hired contractors want to end up is in court. Fortunately, most construction projects do not result in litigation. However, for the ones that do, it can be a costly and stressful ordeal. What follows are…

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von Briesen Legal News

By von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

http://www.vonbriesen.com/legal-news

Apr 4
OIG Work Plan Monthly Updates (January, February, and March 2018)

OIG Work Plan Monthly Updates (January, February, and March 2018)

As previously explained in von Briesen's Legal Update OIG Work Plan Moves from Annual to Monthly Updates, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (the "OIG") has decided to update its…
Apr 4
OIG Work Plan Monthly Updates (January, February, and March 2018)

OIG Work Plan Monthly Updates (January, February, and March 2018)

As previously explained in von Briesen's Legal Update OIG Work Plan Moves from Annual to Monthly Updates, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (the "OIG") has decided to update its…
Mar 29
The Effects of Tax Reform

The Effects of Tax Reform

Originally published in the Milwaukee Business Journal on Friday, March 23, 2018. The most significant tax changes in 30 years prompt questions, concerns and new strategies.

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Supplemental Conditions

Covers construction law developments and litigation. By Wally Zimolong.

http://www.supplementalconditions.com/

Apr 3
Are Proprietary Specifications Illegal?

Are Proprietary Specifications Illegal?

A friend came to me with a question regarding a case he was working: “can a public owner require that bidders use a specific brand name product?” “Of course not,” I said “proprietary specifications are…
Mar 27
Union “Extortion” Under the Hobbs Act

Union “Extortion” Under the Hobbs Act

Last week’s Boston Globe has a story about the recent dismissal of a criminal case against two Boston city officials for their involvement with an alleged union extortion scheme designed to pressure non-union businesses to give work to…
Feb 17
BREAKING – AFT Union WITHDRAWS Petition to Unionize Penn Grad Student

BREAKING – AFT Union WITHDRAWS Petition to Unionize Penn Grad Student

Last summer, my pro bono representation of a group of University of Pennsylvania graduate students caused a bit of a brou-hah-hah among the SWJ‘s leading the unionization of Penn’s graduate schools. (It also garnered me the…

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Eminent Domain Blog

Covers condemnation and real estate law. By David B. Snyder of Fox Rothschild, LLP.

http://eminentdomain.foxrothschild.com/

Mar 29
NC Supreme Court Allows Brokers’ Fair Market Value Testimony

NC Supreme Court Allows Brokers’ Fair Market Value Testimony

The North Carolina Supreme Court has held that real estate brokers may legally testify regarding the fair market value of real property in condemnation cases. In NCDOT v. Mission Battleground Leasco, LLC, the condemnee attempted to offer the…
Mar 28
Appellate Court Affirms Our York Verdict

Appellate Court Affirms Our York Verdict

I tried a case in York County, PA involving a condemnation of the former York County Prison. My clients purchased the property in the ‘80s and were waiting for the right time to develop the property when it was taken by the City of York…
Feb 27
NJ Court Rejects Argument That Condemnor Drove Down Property’s Value

NJ Court Rejects Argument That Condemnor Drove Down Property’s Value

A New Jersey appellate Court on Monday upheld a $4.4 million valuation of a parking lot condemned by the city of Hoboken. In Ponte Equities Inc. et al. v. City of Hoboken, the property owners sought additional damages claiming that the city…

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Duncan Linton LLP Blog

Covers construction law, employment law and wills and estates in Canada.

https://www.kwlaw.net/blog/

Mar 21
New Standard Lease for Ontario Landlords and Tenant

New Standard Lease for Ontario Landlords and Tenant

Last month, the Ontario government released a new, “easy to understand” standard lease that will be mandatory for any private residential leases signed on or after April 30, 2018. This lease applies to apartments, condominiums,…
Mar 13
Implementation of the Construction Lien Amendment Act, 2017

Implementation of the Construction Lien Amendment Act, 2017

The Construction Lien Amendment Act, 2017 was passed last December, bringing significant changes to the industry that will impact every new construction project. For now, the provisions of the new act are not yet in force, but many are…
Feb 10
Gift or Loan? Family Money Transfers and Divorce

Gift or Loan? Family Money Transfers and Divorce

The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently ruled on a case involving the transfer of money from father to son that was invested in the son’s matrimonial home. In finding that the transfer was a gift, the court clarified the …

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Best Practices Construction Law

Construction-related blog focused on transportation, healthcare, technology and legal trends. By Stites Harbison PLLC.

http://www.bestpracticesconstructionlaw.com/

Mar 20
Do Not Pass “Go” You Out-of-State, Unlicensed Contractor

Do Not Pass “Go” You Out-of-State, Unlicensed Contractor

I forgot how much fun it was playing family board games as a child. We recently dusted off some of the oldies like Sorry, Life and Monopoly to play with the kids. I laughed uncontrollably the first time I got to say, “Go…
Mar 5
In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right

In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right

Sometimes, we avoid doing bad things because of the risk of getting caught. Other times, we avoid doing bad things because we simply choose to do right things. Whatever the camp you fall into, a recent government contracts case…
Feb 21
Additional Insured Status: Playing the Speak-Out Game on a Construction Project

Additional Insured Status: Playing the Speak-Out Game on a Construction Project

Last weekend we played Speak-Out: Kids versus Parents, a game where you use a plastic thingy to obstruct your speech capabilities. The winning team is the one that guesses the most phrases. Reading and understanding an…

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Grimshaw Blog

Covers construction and insurance issues in New Zealand. By Grimshaw & Co.

http://www.grimshaw.co.nz/news-resources/

Mar 19
Grimshaw & Co’s new offices help them remain at the cutting edge of technology

Grimshaw & Co’s new offices help them remain at the cutting edge of technology

Grimshaw & Co has always been a law firm that’s “going places” – but seldom... The post Grimshaw & Co’s new offices help them remain at the cutting edge of technology appeared first on Grimshaw.
Sep 5
Entries open for New Zealand’s leading literary fellowship

Entries open for New Zealand’s leading literary fellowship

Applications for the 2018 Grimshaw Sargeson Fellowship are now open. In its 31st year, the... The post Entries open for New Zealand’s leading literary fellowship appeared first on Grimshaw.
Jul 4
Supreme Court to hear appeal by Southland stadium trust after claim for roof collapse rejected by Court of Appeal

Supreme Court to hear appeal by Southland stadium trust after claim for roof collapse rejected by Court of Appeal

The law on the duty of care owed by councils in relation to building work... The post Supreme Court to hear appeal by Southland stadium trust after claim for roof collapse rejected by Court of Appeal appeared first on Grimshaw.

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Virginia Real Estate, Land Use…

Virginia Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law

Covers Virginia real estate, land use, and construction law issues, such as green building and LEED. By Bean Kinney & Korman.

https://www.beankinney.com/virginia-employment-law-journal

Mar 16
5 Steps an Employer Can Take to Limit Liability for Sexual Harassment

5 Steps an Employer Can Take to Limit Liability for Sexual Harassment

A previous blog post discussed sexual harassment in the workplace. This post discusses steps that an employer can take to avoid liability for sexual harassment, or at least minimize legal exposure. 1. Have a Sexual Harassment Policy An…
Feb 13
DOL Adopts More Flexible Test to Determine When Interns Must Be Paid Under The Fair Labor Standards Act

DOL Adopts More Flexible Test to Determine When Interns Must Be Paid Under The Fair Labor Standards Act

Just as many employers are heading into the 2018 summer-intern recruitment season, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced that it has abandoned the rigid six-factor test in use since 2010 to determine whether interns of…
Jan 26
Maryland Paid Sick Leave Law Goes Into Effect on February 11, 2018

Maryland Paid Sick Leave Law Goes Into Effect on February 11, 2018

On January 12, 2018, Maryland became the latest state to require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees, when the Maryland General Assembly overrode Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of the bill last year. The bill - known as the…

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Texas Construction Law Blog

By Gray Reed & McGraw, P.C.

http://www.texasconstructionlawblog.com/

Mar 7
The Storm After the Storm

The Storm After the Storm

Co-authors: Russell Jumper and Tim Fandrey. Published in Cleaning & Restoration Magazine. Just as the Texas coast assessed the magnitude of Hurricane Harvey’s damage, Hurricane Irma was taking shape in the Atlantic. Fewer than…
Feb 7
Protecting Yourself in a Volatile Labor Market

Protecting Yourself in a Volatile Labor Market

Co-authors: JP Vogel and Tim Fandrey. Published in Build Houston Magazine. Texas is a hot-bed for construction. In 2016, according to the Virtual Builders Exchange, Texas was second only to New York in construction expenditures,…
Nov 15
A Myth About Delay – Revisited

A Myth About Delay – Revisited

Construction lawyers routinely deal with delay claims. I have presented or defended more of them than I can remember. That is why I was curious when, earlier this year, I received a series of email invitations to presentations on the…

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Federal Construction Contracting…

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

Provides legal information and resources for federal construction contractors. By Payne Hackenbracht & Sullivan.

http://federalconstruction.phslegal.com/

Feb 13
On the Road to Connect Business and Government!

On the Road to Connect Business and Government!

We recently hit the road with Onvia, a leading government market intelligence company that was just acquired by Deltek. The combination of Onvia and Deltek’s GovWin IQ provides enterprise, mid-market, and small business customers with…
Feb 1
National 8(a) Winter Conference – Changes Coming for SDVOSB

National 8(a) Winter Conference – Changes Coming for SDVOSB

Hello from Nashville, Tennessee! I’m currently at the National 8(a) Association’s Winter Conference and had the privilege of participating in a great panel discussion with some of the leading small business scholars and…
Jan 31
The GAO’s Electronic Docket May Be Going Live Soon!

The GAO’s Electronic Docket May Be Going Live Soon!

The Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2014 required the U.S. Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) to establish an electronic docketing system for bid protests. Now, four years later, there are indications that…

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TexLaw Today Blog

Covers how businesses growth in North Texas intersects with current legal developments. By Mark L. Hill of Scheef & Stone, LLP.

http://www.markhilltx.com

Feb 11
Arbitration – Friend or Foe

Arbitration – Friend or Foe

Arbitration is an increasingly common alternative to traditional resolution of business disputes in state and federal courts. Most sophisticated businesses have used or experienced contracts with arbitration clauses at some point in the…
Nov 15
A Little Secret About Trade Secret

A Little Secret About Trade Secret

A business commonly has all sorts of valuable assets. Most businesses have some combination of assets such as real estate, equipment, inventory, cash, receivables and patents just to name a few. One class of assets that can be…
Nov 15
A Little Secret About Trade Secret

A Little Secret About Trade Secret

A business commonly has all sorts of valuable assets. Most businesses have some combination of assets such as real estate, equipment, inventory, cash, receivables and patents just to name a few. One class of assets that can be…

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Florida Construction Lawyer Blog

By Siegfried, Rivera, Hyman, Lerner, De La Torre, Mars & Sobel, P.A.

http://www.floridaconstructionlawyerblog.com/

Feb 8
Article by Michael Clark in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Statute of Limitation Begins to Run When Principal Under Surety Bond Abandons Construction Project”

Article by Michael Clark in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Statute of Limitation Begins to Run When Principal Under Surety Bond Abandons Construction Project”

Firm partner B. Michael Clark Jr. authored an article that appeared as a “Board of Contributors” guest column in today’s edition of the Daily Business Review, South Florida’s exclusive business daily and official court…
Jan 17
Article by Nicholas Siegfried in Today’s DBR: “Contractors That Allow Court Notices to Fall Through the Cracks Will Face Severe Consequences”

Article by Nicholas Siegfried in Today’s DBR: “Contractors That Allow Court Notices to Fall Through the Cracks Will Face Severe Consequences”

Firm partner Nicholas D. Siegfried authored an article that appeared as a “Board of Contributors” guest column in today’s edition of the Daily Business Review, South Florida’s exclusive business daily and official…
Jan 3
Article by Michael Clark in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Fla. Supreme Court Finds Insurers Liable From Onset of Construction Defect Pre-Suit Process”

Article by Michael Clark in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Fla. Supreme Court Finds Insurers Liable From Onset of Construction Defect Pre-Suit Process”

Firm partner B. Michael Clark Jr. authored an article that appeared as a “Board of Contributors” guest column in today’s edition of the Daily Business Review, South Florida’s exclusive business daily and official court…

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New York Commercial and…

New York Commercial and Construction Lawyer Blog

Covers business and insurance law. By Rich, Intelisano & Katz, LLP.

http://www.newyorkcommercialconstructionlawyer.com/

Jan 3
Varying Interpretations of Lien Law Section 3’s Consent Requirement

Varying Interpretations of Lien Law Section 3’s Consent Requirement

Last September, the New York Court of Appeals granted a motion for leave to appeal the Fourth Department’s decision in Ferrera v. Peaches Café LLC, 138 A.D.3d 1391, 30 N.Y.S.3d 765 (4th Dep’t 2016). In Peaches, the Fourth…
Oct 27
How Contract Drafting Effects the Establishment of a Lien Fund

How Contract Drafting Effects the Establishment of a Lien Fund

According to the New York Lien Law, a mechanic’s lienor who is a subcontractor may only recover on its lien claim if it can establish there is a Lien Fund. That means the lienor must establish that funds were due and owing from the…
Sep 12
When The Party Is Over For A Party Wall

When The Party Is Over For A Party Wall

A recent case from Supreme Court, New York County, clarifies a limit to the rights of a property owner that shares a party wall with a neighbor who redevelops its site without relying on the party wall. The post When The Party Is Over For A…

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Construction Law blog

By Holland & Hart LLP.

http://www.hhconstructionlaw.com/

Dec 19
Denver’s Initiated Green Roof Ordinance Goes into Effect January 1, 2018

Denver’s Initiated Green Roof Ordinance Goes into Effect January 1, 2018

By: Jim Borgel In November’s general election, Denver voters approved the so-called green roof ordinance, which goes into effect on January 1, 2018. Under the ordinance, all new buildings in the City and County of Denver that are 25,000…
Dec 19
Denver’s Initiated Green Roof Ordinance Goes into Effect January 1, 2018

Denver’s Initiated Green Roof Ordinance Goes into Effect January 1, 2018

By: Jim Borgel In November’s general election, Denver voters approved the so-called green roof ordinance, which goes into effect on January 1, 2018. Under the ordinance, all new buildings in the City and County of Denver that are 25,000…
Nov 14
Diversity in Commercial Real Estate

Diversity in Commercial Real Estate

By: Anna Eberlin Commercial Real Estate Women Network, or CREW, is an organization that supports women’s advancement in the commercial real estate industry. CREW has been conducting research and developing industry white papers since…

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Adam Zasada's Ontario Construction…

Adam Zasada's Ontario Construction Law and Litigation Blog

Covers construction law and litigation in Canada and, in particular, the Province of Ontario. By Robson Carpenter LLP.

http://www.ontarioconstructionlaw.com/

Dec 6
The Ontario “Construction Lien Amendment Act” Passe

The Ontario “Construction Lien Amendment Act” Passe

On December 5, 2017, the Ontario Legislature passed Bill 142 – the “Construction Lien Amendment Act” which will dramatically change and modernize the Ontario Construction Lien Act (to be re-named the Construction Act)…
Sep 21
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Hacked By By XwoLfTn

Hacked By By XwoLfTn

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On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real…

On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real Estate Law Blog

Covers news and commentary on real estate development, environmental and construction law. By Mirick O'Connell.

http://mirickrealestatelawblog.com/

Jul 18
Massachusetts High Court Recognizes Employee Right of Qualified Medical Marijuana Users To Allege Handicap Discrimination For Off-Site Use of Medicinal Marijuana

Massachusetts High Court Recognizes Employee Right of Qualified Medical Marijuana Users To Allege Handicap Discrimination For Off-Site Use of Medicinal Marijuana

Originally posted on offtheclockemploymentblog: In a long-awaited decision, the highest court in Massachusetts – the Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) – ruled today in Cristina Barbuto v. Advantage Sales & Marketing,…
Jul 14
New 2017 AIA Documents Released – Are You Prepared?

New 2017 AIA Documents Released – Are You Prepared?

The construction contracts created by American Institute of Architects (“AIA”) have, for several decades, been established as the industry standard for contract forms. There exist AIA forms for every imaginable project…
Apr 11
Enforcing “No-Damage-for-Delay” Clauses: A Potential Landmark Construction Law Decision from the Massachusetts Appeals Court

Enforcing “No-Damage-for-Delay” Clauses: A Potential Landmark Construction Law Decision from the Massachusetts Appeals Court

A recent decision from the Massachusetts Appeals Court is likely to have a substantial impact on construction contract and claims practice in the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts State College Building Authority (“MSCBA”)…

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Real Property & Development Review

Covers real estate, construction, and land use laws in the Pacific Northwest. By Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP.

http://www.dwtrealpropertyreview.com/

May 18
Senators Request GAO Review of CFIUS Oversight of Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate

Senators Request GAO Review of CFIUS Oversight of Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate

Three senators – Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Sherrod Brown, Sen. Ron Wyden, ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee, and Sen. Claire McCaskill, ranking member on the Homeland Security and Government Affairs…
May 18
Senators Request GAO Review of CFIUS Oversight of Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate

Senators Request GAO Review of CFIUS Oversight of Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate

Three senators – Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Sherrod Brown, Sen. Ron Wyden, ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee, and Sen. Claire McCaskill, ranking member on the Homeland Security and Government Affairs…
Apr 18
WA Court of Appeals Clarifies Necessary Parties to Lien Enforcement Action Where Release Bond Has Been Posted

WA Court of Appeals Clarifies Necessary Parties to Lien Enforcement Action Where Release Bond Has Been Posted

Attempting to clarify a statute that has been “the source of considerable confusion,” the Washington Court of Appeals concluded the only necessary party that must be named as a defendant in a lien enforcement action where a…

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Natural Resources and Mining Law…

Natural Resources and Mining Law Blog

Covers energy law and real estate and property law. By Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://mininglaw.jmbm.com/

May 9
The DOI’s Review of National Monuments – What it means to the mining industry

The DOI’s Review of National Monuments – What it means to the mining industry

By Kerry Shapiro Last week, President Trump signed an executive order with potentially wide-ranging implications for the mining industry and many other affected stakeholders. The order directs the Department of the Interior (DOI) to review…
May 9
The DOI’s Review of National Monuments – What it means to the mining industry

The DOI’s Review of National Monuments – What it means to the mining industry

By Kerry Shapiro Last week, President Trump signed an executive order with potentially wide-ranging implications for the mining industry and many other affected stakeholders. The order directs the Department of the Interior (DOI) to review…
Apr 20
Double Deja Vu: California AB 219 is Reinstated

Double Deja Vu: California AB 219 is Reinstated

My partner, Jon Welner, is a leading practitioner of prevailing wage law in California and is the Chair of JMBM’s Prevailing Wage Group. He is also a member of JMBM’s Natural Resources and Mining Group and advises and defends the…

Rank this Week: 2125

Rousseau Mazzuca LLP Employment &…

Rousseau Mazzuca LLP Employment & Construction Law Blog

Covers employment, labour and construction law blog.

http://www.rousseaumazzuca.com/blog/

May 8
Court of Appeal: Oral Contract Term Not Enforceable

Court of Appeal: Oral Contract Term Not Enforceable

The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently overturned a lower court’s decision that had awarded damages to an employee who believed, on the basis of a discussion he had upon hiring, that he would be entitled to a significant benefits…
May 8
Court of Appeal: Oral Contract Term Not Enforceable

Court of Appeal: Oral Contract Term Not Enforceable

The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently overturned a lower court’s decision that had awarded damages to an employee who believed, on the basis of a discussion he had upon hiring, that he would be entitled to a significant benefits…
May 3
Alberta Employee Entitled to Coverage for Medical Marijuana

Alberta Employee Entitled to Coverage for Medical Marijuana

Many employers and employees have questions about the impact the government’s planned legalization and regulation of marijuana will have on their workplace. We’ve previously blogged about the emerging issue of benefits…

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Michigan Construction Law

Focuses on developments in Michigan construction law.

http://michiganconstructionlaw.blogspot.com/

Jan 23
Michigan Legislature Renews Effort to Abolish Prevailing Wage

Michigan Legislature Renews Effort to Abolish Prevailing Wage

On January 18, 2017, Senators Peter MacGregor, Dave Hildenbrand, and Arlan Meekhof, introduced S.B. 0003, which would repeal Michigan's Prevailing Wage statute (PA 166 of 1965; MCL 408.551, et seq) in its entirety. The proposed…
Jan 5
New Skilled Trades Regulation Act Impacts Section 114 of Michigan Construction Lien Act

New Skilled Trades Regulation Act Impacts Section 114 of Michigan Construction Lien Act

During the recent lame duck session in December, 2016, the Michigan Legislature passed a series of bills aimed at consolidating the licensing and regulation of skilled trades, including residential builders, electricians, plumbing and…
Dec 2
FAR Amendments Designed to Speed Up Payment to Subcontractor

FAR Amendments Designed to Speed Up Payment to Subcontractor

On November 25, 2013, the DOD, GSA, and NASA issued a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to incorporate a new clause to provide accelerated payments to small business subcontractors.The new clause [FAR…

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